A lively retelling of stories from Egyptian mythology, complete with new photos and line drawings
Originally published as: Handbook of Egyptian mythology. c2002.
A comprehensive guide to the deities of ancient Egypt: their origins and their central role in the lives of the Egyptian people
Featuring illustrated myths of incredible Egyptian gods and goddesses, these stories describe the magic each deity performed along the Nile.
Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.
Gods & Myths of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Guide to the Mythology, Religion and Culture
Egyptian Myths brings the world of ancient Egypt to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection!
Superb, in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, numerous deities, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, other fascinating topics. Includes over 50 photographs and illustrations.
Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt
The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day.
This book examines the Egyptian gods and goddesses - from minor household figures such as Bes and Taweret to the all-powerful deities Amun and Rethat made Egypt the most completely theocratic society of the ancient world, and made Egyptians ...